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Xiangkhoang Province

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Statistics
Capital: Phonsavan
Area: 15,880 km²
Avg. Altitude: 1200m
Inhabitants: 262,200 (2004 est)
Pop. density: 17 inh./km²
ISO 3166-2: LA-XI
Map
Map of Laos highlighting the province
Xiangkhoang (Lao ຊຽງຂວາງ) is a province of Laos, located in the north-east of the country. It was heavily bombed during the Vietnam War era.

Originally known as Muang Phuan the famous Plain of Jars is located here.

Administration

The province is subdivided into 7 districts

901 Pek
902 Kham
903 Nonghed
904 Khoune
905 Morkmay
906 Phoukood
907 Phaxay

See also

Provinces of Laos

Attapu - Bokeo - Bolikhamxai - Champasak - Houaphan - Khammouan - Loung Namtha - Louangphabang - Oudomxai - Phongsali - Salavan - Savannakhet - Vientiane - Xaignabouli - Xekong - Xiangkhoang
Special zone: Xaisomboun
Municipality: Vientiane

 


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